Basil Vegetable Strata
I've been cooking this strata for years, and my family just can't get enough! Fresh basil gives the healthy brunch...
Twisted Eggs Benedict Salad
Salad for breakfast? Absolutely. You can prep everything except the dressing and chill it overnight. In the morning, dress the...
Ham and Leek Pies
I've been making these pies for years, so lots of friends and family now have the recipe. If you can't...
Best Ever Roast Beef
This is the best roast beef recipe ever, and it’s great for family dinners! Cube leftover meat and save any...
Oven-Roasted Spring Vegetable Medley
With potatoes, asparagus, squash and radishes, there is something for everyone in this dish. What a wonderful way to present...
Refreshing Tropical Fruit Salad
Want a family-friendly side dish? This colorful medley is kid-pleasing and a great way to encourage healthy eating. —Sharon Ricci,...
Rosy Applesauce
I always end up with lots of rhubarb each summer, but many of the recipes use a lot of sugar....
Lemon Drop Cookies
After we'd visited at her house, my sister sent a "care" package for the trip home. Tucked inside were these...
Marmalade-Glazed Carrots
This side dish is ideal when you’d like to serve your vegetables in a different way for a special dinner....
Red Velvet Cake Bites
Everyone loves red velvet, but any cake mix can work here. I've even rolled chopped macadamia nuts into pineapple cake...
Strawberry-Bacon Spinach Salad
Ruth Haywood’s colorful Strawberry-Bacon Spinach Salad is sweet and crunchy with a tangy dressing. “I made this recipe for our...
Berry, Lemon and Doughnut Hole Trifle
After my son called and said he was bringing home his college roommates, I was able to whip up this...
Spicy Split Pea Soup
I like to bake a ham just so I can use the leftover bone to make my split pea soup....
Ginger & Lemon Muffins
A microplane grater (also used for citrus zest and hard cheese) works well for grating ginger. Fresh ginger can be...
Sour Cream and Cranberry Bars
I turned sour cream raisin pie into a cookie bar with a crunchy oatmeal crust, custard-style filling and crisp topping....
Never-Fail Cutout Cookies
I have tried numerous recipes for cutout cookies over the years—this one is foolproof. My daughter and my granddaughter love...
Blue Moon Crescent Cookies
I love my grandma's vanilla crescent cookies, but wanted to add my own twist. These have a touch of lemon...
Frosted Chocolate Cake
This recipe is my mother's oldest and most popular chocolate cake recipe. I always thought it should have a fancier...
Yankee Corn Muffins
Traditional corn muffins are perfect alongside chili or casserole, but they really complement any meal. Topped with a little butter,...
Sunny Orange Layer Cake
If you like orange flavor, you'll love this made-from-scratch orange cake recipe. No one will ever believe that you use...
Gruyere Mashed Potatoes
Gruyere cheese and chives take mashed potatoes to a whole new level this holiday season! Don’t have chives? Just use...
Rum Raisin Muffins
Both men and women enjoy these rum-flavored, raisin-filled goodies. I think they're best served warm with mugs of hot coffee...
Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
Color it Christmas with a platter of red and green apple slices piled 'round a bowl of this yummy no-fuss...
Lime Shortbread with Dried Cherries
This fresh, sweet-tart cookie also works with dried cranberries and orange zest. I freeze the dough for up to a...
Slow-Roasted Lemon Dill Chicken
The lemon and dill in this slow-cooked recipe give the chicken a bright, fresh taste. Pair the entree with a...
Stuffed Ham with Raisin Sauce
This impressive ham makes a great centerpiece for a holiday dinner, but I’ve served it most often for brunch. It...
Moist Applesauce Fruitcake
The recipe for this flavorful cake has been handed down in my husbands' family for four generations.
Pineapple-Coconut Smoothie
Use fresh or frozen fruits in this coconutty recipe. It's like a pina colada, but better for you and more...
Blueberry Raspberry Pie
Field editor Earlene Ertelt of Woodburn, Oregon shared this lovely fruity dessert that tastes like summer. She notes, "This is...